Multiple choice

One of the biggest financial problems of the later Mauryan period was the ruler's decision to

  1. trade exclusively with China

  2. debase the currency

  3. not invest in sea trade

  4. borrow money from Persia at high interest rates.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Debasing the currency, which involved reducing the precious metal content in coins, was a common practice in the later Mauryan period to address financial strain. This led to inflation and economic instability.

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